Shroud for a Nightingale(1984)

Shroud for a Nightingale is a British crime drama following Commander Dalgliesh and Inspector Massingham as they investigate the murder of a nursing student. The victim, known for minor blackmail schemes, is poisoned during a standard medical procedure. The detectives must navigate the closed world of a teaching hospital to uncover who among the staff and students had motive and opportunity. Suspicion falls on multiple suspects, each with secrets to hide. The case grows more complex as the investigators discover layers of deception, jealousy, and hidden relationships within the institution. Dalgliesh's methodical approach and keen insight prove essential as he works to separate truth from lies and identify the killer before another life is lost.